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When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding) by knowmydark (PG-13)
Fandom: INCEPTION
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Length: ~ 4800 words
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knowmydark
Author Website: Fic on AO3 - not updated; Fic Masterlist on LJ
Why this must be read:knowmydark tends to be known for her angst fics, but she's also written some lovely romantic (and comedic) pieces. In this one, set pre-dreamshare, Arthur and Eames are friends (and criminals) who take turns watching one another's backs. Essentially, whenever a contract is put out on one, the other picks it up, and then proceeds not to kill him. There are flaws in the arrangement, however--there are only so many times you can not kill someone--and sometimes another hitman gets a little too close for comfort.
What this story gives us is a look at Arthur and Eames' unique relationship before they got into dream-sharing. I like stories that give us a glimpse of who they were before Cobb, Mal and all the rest, and this fic has great banter, genuine friendship, and the very start of their dream-share experiences. It's amusing, but there's also an undeniable charm to the story in how well the two characters know and trust one another, and appreciate each other's quirks.
“Just to make sure we’re on the same level,” says Arthur, “I have to tell you that I’m meant to be killing you.”
The kettle goes off in Eames’ apartment. It’s an old-fashioned one. Eames pads out of the living room.
“Oh, it’s one of those now, is it?” Eames says into the phone.
Arthur sighs. He sounds tired and a little bit angry. “Do you have to screw over every person who hires you?”
“Only the rich ones,” says Eames. He takes the kettle off. “Aren’t you meant to be in Finland? On a holiday of some sort?”
“I was in Finland on a holiday of some sort,” Arthur snaps. “But then, of course, you had to go and get a hit placed on you, and now I’m in England to put a bullet into your skull. Obviously. And now I’m caught in a goddamn rainstorm.”
“How conducive to your homicidal purpose,” says Eames.
“I’m freezing and my suit is entirely wet.”
“I’ll reimburse you.”
Arthur sighs for the second time, blowing static emphatically into Eames’ ear. Eames takes the spent sugar packet from beside his teacup and roughly grates it across the speaker of his phone in revenge.
On LJ: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding)
Podfic version: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding) byemilianadarling
Podbook version: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding) bycybel
It doesn't matter how old or new or (how popular) a story is, authors love feedback!
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Length: ~ 4800 words
Author on LJ:
knowmydark Author Website: Fic on AO3 - not updated; Fic Masterlist on LJ
Why this must be read:
knowmydark tends to be known for her angst fics, but she's also written some lovely romantic (and comedic) pieces. In this one, set pre-dreamshare, Arthur and Eames are friends (and criminals) who take turns watching one another's backs. Essentially, whenever a contract is put out on one, the other picks it up, and then proceeds not to kill him. There are flaws in the arrangement, however--there are only so many times you can not kill someone--and sometimes another hitman gets a little too close for comfort.What this story gives us is a look at Arthur and Eames' unique relationship before they got into dream-sharing. I like stories that give us a glimpse of who they were before Cobb, Mal and all the rest, and this fic has great banter, genuine friendship, and the very start of their dream-share experiences. It's amusing, but there's also an undeniable charm to the story in how well the two characters know and trust one another, and appreciate each other's quirks.
“Just to make sure we’re on the same level,” says Arthur, “I have to tell you that I’m meant to be killing you.”
The kettle goes off in Eames’ apartment. It’s an old-fashioned one. Eames pads out of the living room.
“Oh, it’s one of those now, is it?” Eames says into the phone.
Arthur sighs. He sounds tired and a little bit angry. “Do you have to screw over every person who hires you?”
“Only the rich ones,” says Eames. He takes the kettle off. “Aren’t you meant to be in Finland? On a holiday of some sort?”
“I was in Finland on a holiday of some sort,” Arthur snaps. “But then, of course, you had to go and get a hit placed on you, and now I’m in England to put a bullet into your skull. Obviously. And now I’m caught in a goddamn rainstorm.”
“How conducive to your homicidal purpose,” says Eames.
“I’m freezing and my suit is entirely wet.”
“I’ll reimburse you.”
Arthur sighs for the second time, blowing static emphatically into Eames’ ear. Eames takes the spent sugar packet from beside his teacup and roughly grates it across the speaker of his phone in revenge.
On LJ: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding)
Podfic version: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding) by
emilianadarlingPodbook version: When Two Suns Are Shining (the battle becomes blinding) by
cybelIt doesn't matter how old or new or (how popular) a story is, authors love feedback!